My thoughts on Jeff Weltman’s interview
-I agree coaching is about teaching and execution. All teams run similar plays.
-Orlando was an injury away from 2nd round. But injuries occur and I think he needs to address depth.
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Jake Fischer DOESN’T see the Magic trading for Giannis:
“I don’t see a path for Orlando to trade for Giannis without including Paolo or Franz. I don’t think the Magic are willing to do that at this juncture. And the draft capital that they sent for Desmond Bane, pretty much takes them out of any arms race that is going to exist for Giannis”
Georgia Tech wing Kowacie Reeves Jr. has completed a pre-draft workout with the Orlando Magic, per @vincewolfram15
The 6'7" scorer has intriguing size, athleticism, and upside.
If he's available when Orlando is on the clock in the second round, would you take a chance on him? 🤔
Favorites to be the next coach of the Dallas Mavericks, via Kalshi:
26% — Billy Donovan
9% — Mike Budenholzer
8% — Jon Scheyer
6% — Nick Nurse
6% — Chris Quinn
6% — Dawn Staley
5% — Darvin Ham
4% — Tom Thibodeau
4% — Dan Hurley
Fuck it, I have a fake trade:
Paolo Banchero for Jalen Williams
OKC gets someone who's typically healthy and a pretty steady playoff riser. Orlando solves their fit issue between Paolo and Franz and improves defensively, but between Franz and J-Dub takes some real injury risk.
The Thunder will look to salary dump Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins for draft compensation this summer to become apron-compliant.
Both players were out of Oklahoma City’s main rotation throughout the playoffs.
Chet Holmgren’s five-year, $239.3 million extension kicks in this summer for the Thunder:
2026-27: $41.3 million
2027-28: $44.6 million
2028-29: $47.9 million
2029-30: $51.2 million
2030-31: $54.5 million
The Heat’s current projected starting lineup, if they traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo:
Davion Mitchell
Norman Powell
Andrew Wiggins
Giannis
Bam Adebayo